My love of music has led me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. These are my conversations with those who live in music. If you have any questions or comments, please email at talkinblues@mac.com. Thanks for listening! Mako
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
A conversation with American blues singer and guitarist, teacher, lecturer, activist and photographer - Gaye Adegbalola (solo artist, Saffire.The Uppity Blues Women) - www.adegbalola.com
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
Saturday Jan 11, 2025
A conversation with musician, producer, educator and President & CEO of Delmark records - Julia A. Miller - www.delmark.com
Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Saturday Jan 04, 2025
A conversation with American blues, jazz and rhythm and blues baritone saxophonist, songwriter, arranger and record producer - Doug James (Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, The Founders and Doug James Big Band).
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
A conversation with Canadian harmonica player, vocalist and songwriter, Jerome Godboo - https://leeoskarharmonicas.com/featured-artists/jerome-godboo/
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
A conversation with Canadian author, journalist and broadcaster, Bob Mersereau - top100canadianblog.blogspot.com
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
A conversation with Blind Pig Artist and 2020 Top 10 American Idol contestant, Jovin Webb - www.jovinwebb.com.
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
A conversation with musician David Rotundo about the Cavavan Blues Tour in Mexico - https://caravanbluestour.com
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
A conversation with Grammy-winning music producer, engineer and Playing For Change co-founder, Mark Johnson - https://playingforchange.com
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
Saturday Nov 23, 2024
A conversation with the Director of Publicity for Alligator Records and 2006 Keeping The Blues Alive Award recipient - Marc Lipkin - www.alligator.com.
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
A conversation with the guitarist of the Altered Five Blues Band and label head of Blind Pig Records, Jeff Schroedl www.blindpigrecords.com www.alteredfive.com
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
A conversation with Canadian jazz and blues drummer - Rudy Albin Petschauer (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Hunter, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra) - https://fabulousthunderbirds.com
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
Saturday Nov 02, 2024
A conversation with Kim Wilson and Steve Strongman about "Struck Down", the latest recording by the Fabulous Thunderbirds - https://fabulousthunderbirds.com & https://www.stevestrongman.com
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
A conversation with Chicago Blues guitarist, soul singer, songwriter and producer - Ronnie Baker Brooks - www.ronniebakerbrooks.com
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
A conversation with producer, songwriter and musician based out of Nashville (born in Switzerland), Andreas Werner - www.crazychesterrecords.com.
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
A conversation with guitarist, singer/songwriter and producer, Greg Nagy about his latest album, "The Real You" - www.gregnagy.com
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
Saturday Sep 28, 2024
A conversation with Giulio Amato, maker and restorer of violins, violas and cellos based out of Rome, Italy - www.amatoviolins.com
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Saturday Sep 21, 2024
A conversation with Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter - John Findlay (solo artist, Pretzel Logic, Dixie Chicken) - soundcloud.com/johnfraserfindlay
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
Saturday Sep 07, 2024
This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Chicago jazz drummer, George Fludas (Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Joey Defrancesco, Cedar Walton) - https://georgefludas.com/
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
A conversation with two-time Grammy winning producer, singer, songwriter and guitarist - Gary Nicholson - https://garynicholsonmusic.com
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
A conversation with the manager of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and the author of "Beautiful Child - The Life of Blues Guitarist Ronnie Earl in Technicolour" - Debbie Blanchard - www.ronnieearl.com
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
A conversation with American singer, songwriter, violinist, recording artist and actress - Anne Harris (solo artist, Halo Rider, JP Soars' Gypsy Blues Revue, Magnolias) - https://anneharris.com
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
Saturday Aug 10, 2024
A conversation with Hungarian born, German based producer, musician and composer - Leslie Mandoki (Mandoki Soulmates with Ian Anderson, Al Di Meola, Mike Stern, Corey Henry and Simon Phillips).
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
A conversation with Grammy award winning composer, producer and engineer and executive director of the Butcher Boy School of Music Production - Jim Tullio - https://www.butcherboy.org
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
Saturday Jul 27, 2024
A conversation with rhythm and blues, blues and soul singer, Billy Price (Billy Price Band, Keystone Rhythm Band, Roy Buchanan) - www.billyprice.com
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
A conversation with American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer, J. P. Soars - www.jpsoars.com
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
A conversation with artist manager - Jeff DeLia (Bobby Rush, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dustbowl Revival & North Mississippi All-Stars) - https://www.72musicmanagement.com/
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
A conversation with harmonica player and band leader for Mississippi Heat - Pierre Lacocque - www.mississippiheat.net
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
A conversation with Mississippi blues pianist, vocalist and songwriter - Eden Brent - www.edenbrent.com
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
A conversation with Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpet player/composer/educator - Darren Barrett (db Quintet, Energy in Motion and The Get Down 4 Real)
Darrent's latest project, The Get Down 4 Real: Step, Step, Stepping inspired by the backbeats of James Brown will be released on July 12, 2024.
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
A conversation with drummer, educator and author - Paul DeLong (One Word, Lighthouse, Pretzel Logic, Kim Mitchell) - pauldelong.com.
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
A conversation with Larry B. Davis, a former record label and distribution executive with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, promotions and sales, including heading Qwest Records, Quincy Jones’ longtime Warner Brothers joint venture. After Qwest folded, Davis managed and booked Blues artist, Zac Harmon for several years. For the past 17 years, Davis has worked as an advertising and marketing consultant. He’s also writing a book, chronicling his life and career.
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
A conversation with the lead singer and keyboardist of the Blackburn Brothers, Duane Blackburn - https://blackburnbrothersmusic.com
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
This week on Talkin’ Blues, a conversation with drummer Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Arc Angels, Storyville, Kenny Wayne Shepherd).
Special thanks to Chris Layton, Miki Mulvehill and Gary Vaughan for this very special episode.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
A conversation with harmonica player Roly Platt about his upcoming book, "No Seriously, I Play Harmonica" and about his creation, the Harp Wah - https://www.harmonicamute.com
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
A conversation with Canadian drummer, producer and composer - Dave King (Rapid Transit, Steve Strongman, The Heavy Dream) - www.davekingdrums.com.
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
A conversation with American accordionist, pianist, composer and filmmaker - MIchael Ward-Bergeman (solo artist, Triad, The Silk Road Ensemble, The Bona Fide Scroundrels) - http://www.mjwb.co.uk
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
A conversation with American guitarist/keyboardist - Bob Welsh (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Rusty Zinn) - https://bobwelshjr.blogspot.com
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
Saturday Mar 23, 2024
A conversation with New Orleans styled piano and Hammond B3 player, Joe Krown (solo artist, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson) - www.joekrown.com
Fan link: https://lnk.to/tribute
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
A conversation with blues musician (piano, Hammond B3 and bass), producer and educator, Bruce Katz (Bruce Katz Band, Gregg Allman, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl) - https://www.brucekatzband.com.
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
A conversation with Mississippi born, award-winning blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer - Zac Harmon - www.zacharmon.com
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
A conversation with bassist, singer, songwriter and producer - Gary Kendall (solo artist, Downchild Blues Band, Maple Blues Band, The Swingin' Blackjacks)
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
A conversation with Mississippi Blues guitarist, singer, songwriter - Kenny Brown (solo artist, Black Keys, R.L. Burnside, George "Mojo" Buford) - https://www.kennybrownmusic.com
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
A conversation with musician, 3-time Grammy winning producer (11 time Grammy nominated), author of "Making Tracks" and educator - Scott Billington - www.scottbillington.com
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
A conversation with classical music manager, agent and educator - Andrew Kwan -https://andrewkwanartists.com
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
A conversation with blues musician, promoter and author of "The William Clarke Story: Blowin' Like Hell" - Paul Barry - https://www.paulbarryblues.com
To order the "Blowin' Like Hell" go to: https://www.alligator.com/store/product/3984/Blowin-Like-Hell-The-William-Clarke-Story-Softcover-Book-by-Paul-Barry
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
A conversation with Israeli-American guitarist and composer - Nili Brosh (Nili Brosh Band, Danny Elfman, Cirque du Soleil and Dethklok) - https://www.nilibrosh.com
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
A conversation with musician, singer, songwriter and producer - Neil Osborne (54-40, A Family Curse, Niz Wiz) - https://www.5440.com
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Part two of my conversation with Norwegian guitarist and CEO of Greaseland Studio - Christoffer "Kid" Andersen - (Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Greaseland All Stars) - https://rickestrin.com